bio
Ben Baran, Ph.D., SPHR, is a management researcher and consultant who focuses on organizational behavior, human resources and business strategy. In his research and consulting, he has delivered solutions to organizations across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. A certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, Ben previously earned bachelor’s degrees in political science and communication from Villanova University. He also holds a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology and a Ph.D. in organizational science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Ben’s research has appeared in a number of scholarly journals, including the Journal of Business and Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice, Accident Analysis and Prevention, Military Psychology, and the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. A U.S. Navy veteran, Ben led the warship USS Preble during more than 500 hours of complex operations at sea from the California coast to the Arabian Gulf and continues his service as a human resources officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
In August 2011, Ben joined the faculty of Northern Kentucky University’s Haile/US Bank College of Business as an assistant professor of management.
Education
B. A., Political Science: Villanova University
B.A., Communication: Villanova University
M.A., Industrial/Organizational Psychology: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ph.D., Organizational Science: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Teaching Experience
August 2011-present: Northern Kentucky University—Assistant Professor
2010-2011: University of North Carolina at Charlotte—Instructor
2007-2010: University of North Carolina at Charlotte—Teaching and Research Assistant
